How many flights depart from Albuquerque to California on average per day?

29 flights are operational daily from Albuquerque to California as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00AM, with 49% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Albuquerque to California?

United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Albuquerque to California

How many flights depart from Albuquerque to California on average per week?

As of November 2026, 207 flights take off from Albuquerque and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to California?

Southwest, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Albuquerque according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California?

Prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California?

As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Albuquerque Airport to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Albuquerque Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:39 am - 2:05 pmABQ Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco

6h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:07 pm - 6:18 pmSFO San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque

5h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$163American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:30 am - 8:12 amABQ Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco

2h 42mnonstop

6:50 pm - 10:28 pmSFO San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 38mnonstop

$163United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 19

3:45 pm - 7:40 pmABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

1:20 pm - 8:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

5h 45m2 stops Tucson Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$172Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

6:00 am - 10:25 amABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

8:20 pm - 11:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

1h 55mnonstop

$172Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

7:00 am - 8:19 amABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

2h 19mnonstop

11:30 am - 2:34 pmLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 04mnonstop

$175American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Thu, Jan 7

7:45 am - 9:27 amABQ Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco

2h 42mnonstop

4:10 pm - 7:47 pmSFO San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 37mnonstop

$175United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:04 am - 7:30 amABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

2h 26mnonstop

8:17 am - 11:26 amLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 09mnonstop

$177Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

12:25 pm - 1:43 pmABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

2h 18mnonstop

8:50 am - 11:58 amLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 08mnonstop

$177Delta

Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1

11:45 am - 7:20 amABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

20h 35m3 stops Carlsbad Cavern City Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

26h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Carlsbad Cavern City

$335Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

11:45 am - 11:57 pmABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

13h 12m2 stops Carlsbad Cavern City Denver Intl

6:00 am - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

26h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Carlsbad Cavern City

$336Multiple Airlines

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2:50 pm - 3:45 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

1h 55mnonstop

6:20 pm - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

1h 55mnonstop

$337Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

12:30 pm - 4:15 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

4h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:20 am - 12:10 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

1h 50mnonstop

$347Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

7:10 am - 11:07 amABQ Albuquerque-SFO San Francisco

4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles

8:36 am - 6:18 pmSFO San Francisco-ABQ Albuquerque

8h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$382American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Dec 4

3:33 pm - 6:23 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

3h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:05 pm - 6:17 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

4h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$389American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

6:30 am - 11:57 amABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

6h 27m1 stop San Francisco

12:37 pm - 10:40 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

9h 03m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$462United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 6:37 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

12h 37m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

12:37 pm - 10:40 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

9h 03m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$467United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

12:02 pm - 3:10 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

4h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

10:57 am - 6:01 pmSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

6h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$477Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

8:45 am - 10:02 amABQ Albuquerque-LAX Los Angeles

2h 17mnonstop

2:59 pm - 6:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-ABQ Albuquerque

2h 02mnonstop

$481Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

11:45 am - 11:57 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

13h 12m2 stops Carlsbad Cavern City Denver Intl

6:25 am - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

26h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Carlsbad Cavern City

$490Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

9:40 am - 4:08 pmABQ Albuquerque-SAN San Diego

31h 28m3 stops Silver City Grant County Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

6:25 am - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-ABQ Albuquerque

26h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Carlsbad Cavern City

$570Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

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Dec 18

ABQ6:04 amAlbuquerque

2h 26m

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

Dec 25

LAX8:50 amLos Angeles

2h 08m

ABQ11:58 amAlbuquerque

$177

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Dec 9

ABQ6:04 amAlbuquerque

5h 23m

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SAN10:27 amSan Diego

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SAN4:11 pmSan Diego

6h 11m

1 stop

ABQ11:22 pmAlbuquerque

$189

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Dec 5

ABQ12:06 pmAlbuquerque

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LAX8:21 pmLos Angeles

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ABQ11:22 pmAlbuquerque

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Nov 19

ABQ6:00 amAlbuquerque

5h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:25 amLos Angeles

Nov 23

LAX8:20 pmLos Angeles

1h 55m

ABQ11:15 pmAlbuquerque

$172

Southwest

Nov 19

ABQ5:35 pmAlbuquerque

2h 35m

OAK7:10 pmOakland

Nov 23

OAK5:00 pmOakland

2h 15m

ABQ8:15 pmAlbuquerque

$175

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Dec 10

ABQ6:40 amAlbuquerque

4h 25m

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SFO10:05 amSan Francisco

Dec 14

SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco

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$177

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11:45 am-7:20 am

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6:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

$335

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Wed 11/25

11:45 am-11:57 pm

2 stops13h 12m

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6:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Albuquerque averaging around $340.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Albuquerque to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $371. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $586.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $316. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $521 on average. Flights to California from Albuquerque in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Albuquerque to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Albuquerque to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Albuquerque when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $280 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Albuquerque for as low as $216 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Albuquerque to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$82
Fastest flight time	1h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Albuquerque in the past 72 hours is $82. The best round-trip flight deal from Albuquerque to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $163.

The fastest flight from Albuquerque to California takes 1h 35m

Direct flights go from Albuquerque to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Albuquerque there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK), Hollywood Burbank (BUR).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
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As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Albuquerque Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Albuquerque Airport to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Albuquerque Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Albuquerque to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Albuquerque to California is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (26.03% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (17.43%), Embraer 175 (14.79%), and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (11.93%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $90	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $160	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,069 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,219 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,224 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $201	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,135 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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